July 18, 2017

New ASTC Member Parrella

Michael Parrella has been accepted into membership of ASTC. Read More...
June 20, 2017

ASTC Announces New Honorary Member

The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) is pleased to announce they have selected Susan J. Lustig as an Honorary Member of the Society because of […]
December 18, 2016

ASTC at NATEAC 2016

The ASTC membership was well represented at the 2016 North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference held in New York City. The following is a recap of ASTC member involvement and some discussion of the event. READ MORE….
December 18, 2016

THE ASTC USITT Student/Consultant Renovation Challenge 2017

ASTC, in conjunction with USITT, once again hosts a theoretical design project for university and college students. The next presentation will be held March 10, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. READ MORE….
April 20, 2016

NATEAC is a Great Place to Discuss Theatre Planning Issues

ASTC Members will be presenting and attending the 2016 edition of NATEAC in New York City in July. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn and network, not only for theatre consultants but also architects and Owners; all those interested in the issues of good performing arts design. READ MORE….
April 20, 2016

ASTC Remembers Ron Jerit and Ned Lustig

Two founding members of ASTC passed away in the first months of 2016, and they are sorely missed by the membership. Both Ned Lustig, FASTC and Ron Jerit, ASTC had a great impact on the profession and the society. READ MORE…
April 20, 2016

ASTC Names New Fellows and Accepts New Members

At the most recent ASTC Business Meeting, the society named two long-time members as Fellows, Robert Shook and Michael McMackin. ASTC also accepted one new member, Josh Allen and reinstated one inactive member, Grace Gavin Rhodes. ASTC membership is limited to full-time, professional theatre consultants who demonstrate expertise and experience in the design of performing arts facilities READ MORE…
April 19, 2016

ASTC Presents at 2016 Performing Arts Manager’s Conference

Back by popular demand, ASTC members, Scott Crossfield and Robert Long, presented the 5th installment in their ASTC-sponsored “History of….” series on March 7th at the IAVM Performing Arts Manager’s Conference held this year in San Antonio. Their rollicking presentations have become one of the highlights of this annual industry event. READ MORE...
April 15, 2016

ASTC Members Recognized for Service to Industry Standards

ASTC Members take seriously the need for good standards for performing arts spaces. Since the beginning of the organization, members have been heavily involved in the standards process, both within the industry and the larger code world. READ MORE…